Woolwich residents can choose to add their voice to a forthcoming “Climate & Community Survey” being conducted by the Climate Resilience Committee. Details for how to do so are provided in a forthcoming mass mailing.  

Selectman Tommy Davis said the green and white flyer explains how residents can take the survey by scanning the QR code, or logging on to https://arcg.is/18DTyu2. Respondents can indicate what concerns them about climate change and help the committee decide which future projects and protections might be pursued. They can also indicate what they like most about living  in Woolwich, for example its rural character, open space and natural resources. The survey were funded through a Maine Community Action Grant administered by the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. 

Jennifer Rich-Smith, a member of the Regional School Unit 1 board, updated selectmen on the pending 2026-27 school budget.  As it stands now, Woolwich’s budget share amounts to 8.96%. In response, selectmen voted unanimously to send a letter to the RSU 1 board stating their concerns with the budget’s impact on property taxes. As it stands, Woolwich's portion of the school budget is $5,960,962. The RSU 1 budget will be voted on at the June 9 primary election. 

Road Commissioner Jack Shaw said the heavy load limits on town roads have been lifted. He told the selectboard grading on unpaved roads will begin once the weather improves. 

In his report, EMS Director Daniel Evarts said LifeFlight of Maine came in on Sunday to lead a ground safety course, and 29 people from Woolwich took part. Other attendees were first responders from Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Lincoln County Search & Rescue, Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office and Sagadahoc EMA. Evarts added, the ambulance department has two new employees in the training stage, an Advanced EMT and a driver. The ambulance service has responded to 14 calls and seen 14 patients this month.  There were nine transports, one call to Dresden, and MC1 was called once.  

Fire Chief Shaun Merrill reported the brush fire season is fast approaching. Merrill added, the Smokey the Bear sign will be updated weekly to alert people as to the area’s fire danger conditions. 

Selectmen awarded two contracts, the first to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. of Lewiston to install a new flashing warning light on Route One by Montsweag Flea Market; price, $2,550. The other, to Brewer’s Property Services of Wiscasset for landscaping work at Tanner Square Memorial; price, $2,000. 

A reminder from the town office that the due date for the second half of property taxes is April 30. Copies of the 266th edition of the annual Town Report will be available soon and can be had at the town office during business hours. This year’s report is dedicated to resident Arthur Brawn, who died May 17, 2025 at the age of 83. In addition to being a longtime member of Woolwich Fire Department, Brawn served as the town constable in the 1970s. He’s remembered for decorating the graves of veterans with miniature American flags on Memorial Day. He graduated from Morse High School in Bath and was employed at a shoe factory in Brunswick and later at Bath Iron Works as a pipefitter. 

In another matter, it was reported Woolwich had reached its 20-resident sign-up limit for this year’s Hazardous Waste collection program sponsored by the city of Bath.   

The news story of the selectboard's April 1 meeting contained an error. It should have stated the town of Woolwich’s monthly payment for the operation of the schools is anticipated to increase from the current $455,000 per month to an estimated $496,000 per month if the RSU 1 2026-27 budget is approved as proposed.